{ "city": "Cherokee County", "state": "Georgia", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-cherokeega/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Planning Commission Public Hearing", "headline": "Rezoning request for 2-acre subdivision in BOC District 4", "summary": "The Cherokee County Planning Commission will first approve minutes from its June 2 and June 22 meetings. It will then consider three zoning matters: a request to rezone about 2.0 acres from R-40 to R-20 for a four‑lot single‑family subdivision; a special‑use permit and variances for a pool contracting business, including buffer and landscape strip reductions and a waiver of a commercial entrance lane; and a rezoning of 1.45 acres from R-40 to General Commercial with a special‑use permit for an electrical contracting business, plus driveway and entrance variances. No other business is listed.", "agenda_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1571", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1571" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Board of Elections and Registration Special Called Meeting", "headline": "Board reviews returns from June 16 runoff election", "summary": "The Cherokee County Board of Elections and Registration is holding a special called meeting to review the returns from the June 16, 2026, Runoff Election. The meeting includes a call to order, consideration of election returns, and adjournment, with a possible executive session following.", "agenda_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1565", "minutes_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1565", "source": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1565" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Board of Elections and Registration Special Called Meeting", "headline": "Board to certify June 16 runoff election results", "summary": "The Cherokee County Board of Elections and Registration is holding a special called meeting to certify the results of the June 16, 2026, runoff election. The sole substantive item is this certification, followed by adjournment and a possible closed session.", "agenda_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1566", "minutes_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1566", "source": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1566" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Board of Commissioners Work Session", "headline": "Cherokee County Board to hear preliminary FY2027 millage rate presentation", "summary": "The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session on July 7, 2026, to hear a presentation on the preliminary millage rate for fiscal year 2027. The board will also recognize second quarter 2026 employee anniversaries and discuss items from the upcoming regular meeting agenda. No final decisions are expected; this is a discussion-only session.", "agenda_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1567", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1567" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to consider 2026 millage rate and Bells Ferry LCI Plan update", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will discuss the initial 2026 millage rate and hold a public hearing on the Bells Ferry LCI Plan Update. The meeting includes several rezoning requests and the approval of multiple grant awards and infrastructure contracts.", "agenda_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1569", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1569" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Board of Elections and Registration Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board will discuss moving Woodlands Precinct voters to a new polling site", "summary": "The Cherokee County Board of Elections will consider a proposed change to the Woodlands Precinct polling location, moving voters from Little River Elementary School to the Woodlands Club House. The meeting also includes routine items such as board member oath appointments, approval of the agenda and minutes, and reports from the director. Additional new business includes appointing a board secretary and a recording secretary.", "agenda_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1564", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1564" }, { "date": "2026-06-26", "body": "Board of Elections and Registration Special Called Meeting", "headline": "Board to consider a resolution for an Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax", "summary": "The Cherokee County Board of Elections and Registration will meet on July 29, 2026 at 9:30 AM in Canton. The agenda includes a call to order, consideration of a resolution calling for an Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST), and adjournment. An executive session may follow if necessary.", "agenda_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=1229", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=1229" }, { "date": "2026-06-19", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing", "headline": "Zoning Board to hear three variance requests, including D.R. Horton subdivision", "summary": "The Cherokee County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on March 12, 2026, to consider three variance requests. The cases involve a flag lot frontage reduction, reduced side setbacks for a Horton Homes subdivision, and an accessory structure placement. The board will also vote on minutes from the January 8, 2026 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1563", "minutes_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1563", "source": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1563" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Board of Commissioners Work Session", "headline": "County to review financial results and discuss Pearidge Small Area Plan", "summary": "The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners will review preliminary financial results for FY2026 and receive a presentation on the Pearidge Small Area Plan. The meeting will also include a proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month and a discussion of regular agenda items.", "agenda_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1559", "minutes_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1559", "source": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1559" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting", "headline": "Commissioners to hear rezoning for 39-acre mixed-use development on Hwy 92", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will consider a major rezoning request for a mixed-use development on 39.46 acres near Hwy 92, along with multiple public hearings, contract awards, and appointments to the Board of Elections. Items include a legacy lot, modification of zoning conditions, annexation requests, and several service agreements for E911, fire station renovations, and road resurfacing. The meeting also features consent agenda items for CDBG/HUD plans and calls for public hearings on future zoning and planning amendments.", "agenda_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1560", "minutes_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1560", "source": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1560" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing", "headline": "Cherokee ZBA to hear 5 variance requests including buffer and density relief", "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on June 11, 2026, to consider five variance requests from property owners. Cases involve reducing required buffers, setbacks, and density standards, as well as allowing shared easements not built to county standards. The board will also approve the minutes from its May 14 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1558", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1558" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Board of Elections and Registration Special Called Meeting", "headline": "Board to review May 19, 2026, election returns", "summary": "The Cherokee County Board of Elections and Registration will convene to review the official returns from the May 19, 2026, election. The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 PM at the Elections Office.", "agenda_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1548", "minutes_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1548", "source": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1548" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Board of Commissioners Work Session", "headline": "Board to hear Bells Ferry LCI project update from staff and consultant", "summary": "The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session featuring a presentation on the Bells Ferry LCI project update by key staff and the Gresham Smith consultant team. Commissioners will also discuss items from the regular agenda. An executive session is scheduled to follow adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1551", "minutes_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1551", "source": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1551" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting", "headline": "Cherokee County Board considers rezonings, grants, and road projects", "summary": "The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners will consider rezoning requests, approve grant applications, and authorize agreements for road resurfacing, utility relocation, and vehicle purchases.", "agenda_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1553", "minutes_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1553", "source": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1553" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Planning Commission Public Hearing", "headline": "Cherokee County Planning Commission to hear zoning and text amendment requests", "summary": "The Cherokee County Planning Commission will consider rezoning requests for a contractor business and a residential subdivision, as well as text amendments for the City of Waleska and a local land use plan.", "agenda_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1555", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1555" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Board of Elections and Registration Special Called Meeting", "headline": "Board to certify May 19 election results", "summary": "The Cherokee County Board of Elections and Registration will hold a special called meeting to certify the results of the May 19, 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries and the non-partisan general election. No other business is on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1547", "minutes_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1547", "source": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1547" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Board of Elections and Registration Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board receives Bells Ferry LCI project update", "summary": "This is a work session of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners. The board will receive a presentation on the Bells Ferry Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) Project Update from staff and the Gresham Smith consultant team. They will also discuss regular agenda items for an upcoming meeting. No votes or decisions are expected during this session.", "agenda_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1544", "minutes_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1544", "source": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1544" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Board of Commissioners Work Session", "headline": "Fire & Emergency Services FY2025 report presented to commissioners", "summary": "The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners will hear a presentation of the FY2025 Fire & Emergency Services Annual Report by Fire Chief Eddie Robinson. A Hero Award will be presented by District Attorney Susan Treadaway. The commissioners will also discuss regular agenda items before adjourning to an executive session.", "agenda_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1530", "minutes_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1530", "source": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1530" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting", "headline": "Public hearing on zoning text amendments for medical spas and health services", "summary": "The Board will hold public hearings on zoning text amendments regarding medical spas and health services, and on modifications for several properties (including a withdrawn request). Other business includes considering annexations by Holly Springs, approving a $4.4M road resurfacing contract, a $2.39M firearms range renovation, and a budget amendment adding six sheriff's positions. Several consent items, a cable franchise renewal, and a cell phone carrier transition are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1531", "minutes_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1531", "source": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1531" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing", "headline": "Zoning Board to hear 10 variance cases including buffer, signs, density requests", "summary": "The Cherokee County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider ten variance requests. Cases include requests to reduce buffer widths, allow additional signs, waive tree planting and density rules, encroach into buffers, exceed accessory structure limits, and reduce building setbacks. The board will also approve minutes from the April 9 meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1527", "minutes_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1527", "source": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1527" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Planning Commission Public Hearing", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider 58-acre subdivision rezoning with variances", "summary": "The Cherokee County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on May 5, 2026, to consider three zoning cases. The largest involves rezoning 58.32 acres for a single-family subdivision with multiple variances. Two smaller rezoning requests include a coffee company and a single-family home. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1524", "minutes_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1524", "source": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1524" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board considers mixed-use development and multiple public works purchases", "summary": "The Board of Commissioners will review several rezoning requests, including a 39.46-acre mixed-use development. The body is also considering budget amendments for the Sheriff's Office and the purchase of five pieces of heavy machinery for Public Works.", "agenda_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1522", "minutes_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1522", "source": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1522" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Board of Commissioners Work Session", "headline": "Board to discuss zoning text amendments for medical spas and health services", "summary": "The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss an audit committee update, proposed text amendments to the zoning ordinance regarding medical spas and health and human services (Articles 4, 7, and Table 7.2), and other regular agenda items. No formal votes are expected as this is a discussion session. An executive session will follow.", "agenda_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1521", "minutes_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1521", "source": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1521" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Board of Elections and Registration Regular Meeting", "headline": "Board to discuss Hickory Flat advance voting location for November 2026", "summary": "The Board of Elections and Registration will meet to review the Director's report and address new business. Key discussion items include a letter to Governor Brian Kemp regarding a special session and the advance voting location for Hickory Flat for November 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1520", "minutes_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1520", "source": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1520" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Board of Commissioners Work Session", "headline": "Board to review FY2025 audit results", "summary": "The Board will receive a presentation of the FY2025 audit results from Nichols Cauley. They will also discuss items from the regular agenda. No voting is scheduled at this work session.", "agenda_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1516", "minutes_url": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1516", "source": "https://cherokeega.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1516" } ] }